Kristine Bryant, MBA Hired at O’Connell Robertson

O’Connell Robertson is excited to welcome Kristine Bryant, MBA as the Director of Marketing and Growth Strategy. She brings nearly 20 years of experience with developing and implementing marketing and growth strategies for companies across the A/E/C industry. Kristine will be responsible for developing, coordinating and directing plans and initiatives focused on advancing the Firm’s strategic growth through marketing, communications, community and public relations.

Chris Holechek Hired at White Construction

Chris Holechek has joined White Construction as Director of Construction Services. Over three decades of construction experience is reflected in Chris’ robust portfolio of higher education, hospitality, industrial, corrections, and civil projects. He knows all aspects of the construction industry and has an excellent track record of quality projects built on time and within budget.

Chris will be called upon to oversee project construction from preconstruction through construction and act as the owners’ executive point of contact throughout the project. He is currently assisting with construction services management for a large correctional facility in West Texas.

Andre Lehr Hired at Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.

SSR is pleased to announce that Andre Lehr, LEED BD+C, CxA+BE, BECxP, has joined the firm as a Principal and Client Relationship Manager in Texas. He will be responsible for strategically pursuing new clients and growing market share in education and other institutional markets for SSR’s commissioning service line in the Houston area and, eventually, across central Texas. Andre brings nearly three decades of client and project management experience providing commissioning experience.

Michael Wycough Hired at Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.

Michael Wycough joins Texas Gulf Bank as Senior Vice President – Commercial Loan Officer in our Friendswood location. With over 23 years of banking experience in commercial and consumer lending, his expertise is in construction projects. He will focus on expanding our commercial and consumer client base in the Friendswood and Houston markets by providing the financial solutions they need. A native of the area, he is an active volunteer in the community supporting several local organizations.